Spanish-Sr High (2027-2028 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Teacher teaches and facilitates learning for high school students while maintaining academic progress, discipline, and student records. The teacher works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education that meets students’ needs. The role involves delivering instruction, preparing lessons and assessments, supporting student success on curriculum and standardized assessments, and collaborating with school staff and families. The teacher follows district policies and procedures, provides supervision in common areas, and completes reports and other duties as assigned. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Requirements

Current Kansas State teaching license.
Spanish endorsement.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to deliver instruction in accordance with curriculum and standards.
Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system effectively.
Verbal and written communication skills to give and obtain information within and outside the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily building demands.
Professional manner, positive attitude, sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact with a diverse population with tact and diplomacy, respond appropriately to customer needs, and provide friendly, professional, responsive service.
Ability to perform assigned duties and work scheduled hours, subject to approved leave.

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction and facilitate student learning using current best practices and strategies.
Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate them to students, parents, and peers as appropriate.
Create effective lesson plans to guide daily instruction.
Collaborate and communicate with staff to meet students’ educational needs.
Create, administer, and grade tests and assessments to evaluate student progress.
Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain order and create a learning environment.
Observe and evaluate students, prepare progress reports, and discuss student concerns and progress with parents and staff.
Maintain the district-provided electronic gradebook.
Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Prepare classroom instruction to promote student success in the curriculum and on district, state, and national assessments.
Follow and enforce school district policies, rules, and regulations.
Work with Special Education or ESOL teachers to ensure appropriate classroom modifications are implemented.
Complete reports required by the building principal or school district.
Provide supervision in common areas to support the school and district mission and goals.
Assist with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Comply with WPS equipment-use guidelines.
Work scheduled hours and assigned duties, obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours, and maintain appropriate professional dress and appearance.